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Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences | Volume-6 | Issue-09
Ceramic Bracket with Herbal Dentifrices–Comparative Clinical and Microbiological study
Dr. Aseem Sharma, Dr. Sachin Upadhyay, Dr. Neelam Chauhan, Dr. Deepak Phor, Dr. Gaurav Didhra, Dr. Mandeep Nain
Published: Sept. 30, 2019 | 96 66
DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2019.v06i09.004
Pages: 396-401
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Abstract
Background: To ascertain if herbal dentifrices have an effect on Streptococcus mutans count in orthodontic patients with Ceramic brackets. Material and method: Patient had tooth No’s 35 included in the study with Ceramic bracket bonded. Dentifrices tested was Herbal based. Conventional tooth paste was considered as control group. Result: Paired T test compared the means of Streptococcus mutans count around ceramic bracket at different time intervals. Conclusion: This shows ceramic bracket has statistically significant reduction of Streptococcus mutans with herbal toothpaste.